The Effects of WWII & The Rise of Two Super Powers 7th Grade Social Studies Harold E. Winkler Middle School
Postwar Europe Europe in Ruins Cities, factories, and farmland destroyed throughout Europe. Result: Economies in ruin… food shortages, famine, disease, and unemployment. Britain had heavy debt and continued to depend on United States. Result: Gave independence to India in 1947, because they could not afford the colony anymore. Europe in Ruins
Non-violent Protestor Indian Mahatma Gandhi India’s Independence 1947 Non-violent Protestor Indian Mahatma Gandhi
How did World War II impact Europe as a whole? Postwar Europe How did World War II impact Europe as a whole?
Nuremburg Trials Military trials that began in November, 1945 in Nuremburg, Germany The first series of trials focused on 23 high ranking Nazi officials The charges included: 1. Crimes against peace 2. Waging wars of aggression 3. Crimes against humanity
The State of Israel The Creation of Israel After WWII, British controlled Palestine was given to the Jews to establish a safe haven and homeland. This nation is known as Israel and is considered the “Holy Land” for both the Jews and the Palestinians. Conflict still exists today as a result of Jewish occupation of former Palestinian land.
World Map
Middle East Map
Palestine/Israel
Creations of new countries How did the creation of new countries such as Israel, impact the world?
The Yalta Conference 1945 The Big Three meet in Soviet Union after V-E Day. Soviets agree to help U.S. fight Japan. In return, Soviets would receive land in Asia (from Russo-Japanese War). Germany will be divided into 4 zones of occupation. The new United Nations is formally established.
The Occupation of Germany Berlin, Germany
How did the Yalta Conference affect society?
The United Nations
Post War Effects in U.S. WWII ended the Great Depression! The standard of living increased. Meaning more people had jobs and more money overall. Baby Boom Generation 1946-1965: birth rates increased, demand for goods such as housing, cars, etc. increased. Overall, the United States prospered after World War II…but there was always a fear of Communism!
How did World War II impact the United States? Post War Effects in U.S. How did World War II impact the United States?
Post War Effects in Asia Many Asian colonies were seeking independence after WWII, such as India and Vietnam. U.S. dropping the atomic bomb devastated Japan… the U.S. will help them rebuild their cities, factories, and governments. Result: Japan models industrialization after U.S. 7 Japanese leaders, including General Tojo, were sentenced to death after World War II. Emperor Hirohito was the only one left…
Post War Effects in Asia What impact did World War II have on Asia?
U.S.-Soviet Distrust WHY?? Soviets felt the U.S. did not recognize their Communist government. Stalin resented the Allies delaying their attack on Germany during World War II. Tensions began to arise over the democratic v. communist ideologies. In Response: The United States and allies = The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) The Soviet Union and allies = Warsaw Pact
NATO v. WARSAW PACT
U.S.-Soviet Distrust Do you think there should’ve been distrust between the U.S. and The Soviet Union?
The Iron Curtain The Soviet Union begins influencing other countries in Europe to become Communist. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill refers to the divide between democracy and communist countries in Europe as the ‘Iron Curtain’. U.S. announces a new foreign policy called “containment” to stop spread of communism.
The Truman Doctrine President Harry S. Truman’s plan to contain Communism around the world. Through the Truman Doctrine, money was sent to countries to rebuild their infrastructure and governments. Money sent to countries fighting off Communism was through an act called the Marshall Plan.
Marshall Plan Do you think sending money to other democratic countries of the world was a good idea?
Soviet Union “Satellite Nations” Albania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania Poland
Cold War 1945-1990: Hostility (Hate) between Democratic Countries, and Communist Countries. Democratic Alliance led by the U.S. (NATO) Communist Countries led by the Soviet Union (Warsaw Pact)